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pardus Linux News

Creating packages for Pardus Linux with pisido

LinuxCareer.com: Pardus Linux is a relative newcomer to the Linux scene.

Pardus 2011.2 has been released! A must try Linux OS

Unixmen: "Pardus has a range of unique features, such as Mudur, a start-up framework of Pardus to speed up the boot process. PiSi, an efficient package management system with a user-friendly graphical interface, and Kaptan Desktop."

Pardus 2011.2 screenshot preview

LinuxBSDos.com : "Pardus 2011.2, code-named Cervus elaphus, is the latest version of the Linux desktop distribution developed by the Turkish National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology (UEKAE)."

Pardus Linux 2011.2 Has Been Released

Softpedia: Dubbed Cervus elaphus, the new Pardus 2011.2 Linux operating system brings important security updates, new packages and lots of bugfixes.

Pardus 2011.1 review

LinuxBSDos.com: "This article presents a review of the latest stable release, Pardus 2011.1, which was made available for download on July 12, 2011."

Pardus Linux 2011.1 Has KDE SC 4.6.5 and Firefox 5

Softpedia: "Dubbed Dama Dama, the final and stable version of Pardus 2011.1 is powered by Linux kernel 2.6.37.6 and it's available as Live and Installation images for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures."

Pardus 2011.1 screenshot pre-review

LinuxBSDos.com : "Like Pardus 2011, Pardus 2011.1 is made available via DVD installation images, and also via Live DVD testing-only images. While a review is still in the works, here a few screenshots to whet your appetite."

How to dual-boot Pardus 2011 and Windows 7

LinuxBSDos: "This tutorial presents a step-by-step guide on how to proceed on a computer with one hard disk, with specific instructions on how to free up space for Pardus 2011 when installing Windows 7 anew, or when installing on a computer with an existing installation of Windows 7."

Pardus 2011 Review

Desktop Linux Reviews: "It's been a while since I last took a look at Pardus and much has changed since then. The distro has been upgraded to Pardus 2011. Pardus is a KDE distribution created in Turkey by the National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology (UEKAE)"

Pardus 2011, Independent Distro Releases Latest and Greatest

OStatic: "Pardus Linux, the independent Linux distribution hailing from Turkey has seen its next major update with version 2011."

Pardus Corporate 2 beta review

LinuxBSDos: "Pardus Corporate 2 is the corporate (professional) edition of Pardus, the Linux distribution developed and maintained by the National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology (UEKAE), Turkey."

Pardus 2011 on the way with new goodies

Linux Journal: "Pardus Linux, a popular independent distribution funded and developed by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey, will be releasing version 2011 in the coming weeks and with it lots of nice updates and improvements."

How to configure LVM on Pardus 2011

LinuxBSDos: "This article presents a step by step guide on how to install Pardus 2011 on a custom LVM disk partitioning scheme. If LVM is the default disk partitioning scheme, why would it be necessary to create a custom configuration?"

Spotlight on Linux: Pardus Linux 2009.2

Linux Journal: "Pardus Linux is one of those distributions that doesn't get the attention it probably deserves. Pardus makes a wonderful desktop system for those that prefer ease of use."

Pardus: A Linux distribution for the end user

Ghacks: "Pardus has a few features that most will have never heard of or seen before. In this article I will introduce you to some of these features as I introduce you to Pardus Linux."

My Pardus 2009.1 Experience

BeginLinux: "If you're a KDE fan but haven't taken Pardus Linux out for a spin in awhile, maybe it's time you should. Yesterday brought us Pardus 2009.1 which features the new hybrid .iso files, one of the easiest installers around in YALI, a sweet KDE 4.3.4 desktop, and growing number of available applications."

First Look: Pardus 2009 (DistroWatch Weekly #315)

Distrowatch: "Pardus Linux is somewhat unusual in that it is a government funded distribution. It was created and is maintained by The National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology (UEKAE), an affiliate of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey."

Pardus Linux 2009 Review

Desktop Linux Reviews: "Pardus Linux 2009 is a Turkish distribution. Pardus Linux was created and maintained by The National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology (UEKAE), an affiliate of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey."

Pardus 2009 Looks Fantastic

EasyLinuxCDs: "The color/logo scheme carries on through the distro and provides a very pleasant experience. I also thought the KDE 4.2 desktop look and basic behavior was fantastic on Pardus."

Distributions: From Ubuntu to openSUSE and Pardus

The H Open: "Recent early development releases of the popular distributions provide a preview of what's to come, while some lesser known distributions reach new milestones. A new version of the KDE desktop is due by the end of the month."

Development Release: Pardus Linux 2009 Alpha

The first alpha release of Pardus Linux 2009, an independently developed desktop distribution with a custom package manager and desktop administration utilities, is now available for download: "The first alpha of Pardus Linux 2009 has been released by the Pardus community. Pardus 2009 alpha is a preview of....

Distribution Release: Pardus Linux 2008.1

Ekin Meroğlu has announced the release of Pardus Linux 2008.1: "We're happy to announce Pardus Linux 2008.1 'Hyaena Hyaena', the first update release in Pardus 2008 series. It contains all the bug fixes, enhancements and new feature additions since the release of Pardus Linux 2008. Features: new and....

Development Release: Pardus Linux 2008.1 RC

Ekin Meroğlu has announced the availability of a release candidate for Pardus Linux 2008.1: "We're happy to announce Pardus 2008.1 RC, the last test release for the upcoming Pardus 2008.1. This release candidate includes a major difference form earlier versions of Pardus Linux - from now on, it....

Development Release: Pardus Linux 2008.1 Beta

Ekin Meroğlu has announced the first beta release of Pardus Linux 2008.1: "We're happy to announce Pardus 2008.1 Beta, the first beta for the upcoming Pardus 2008.1. Some of the highlights are: a new version of Network Manager with ad-hoc, 802.1x and connection sharing capabilities; the new stable....

Pardus 2008: A Touch of Refinement

Linux.com: "Pardus is a GNU/Linux distribution funded and developed by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey. Pardus has its own unique installer, package manager, configuration wizard, and control panel. This originality, and the developers' attention to detail, make Pardus worth a look."

Distribution Release: Pardus Linux 2008

The Pardus development team has announced the release of Pardus Linux 2008, an independently developed desktop distribution with custom package management and system configuration tools: "New version of the Pardus project, Pardus Linux 2008, improved by the latest technologies and up-to-date applications, has been released. As always, Pardus....

Pardus 2008 RC2 [Review]

distro-review: "Pardus is a release that I didn't discover by myself; more it was thrust in front of me by a community of passionate users. Whenever I was looking for 'the most usable' distro someone would always recommend Pardus--so I gave it a go..."

Development Release: Pardus Linux 2008 RC2

Ekin Meroğlu has announced the availability of the second release candidate for Pardus Linux 2008: "We're happy to announce Pardus Linux 2008 RC2, hopefully the last release candidate for upcoming Pardus 2008. This release includes a whole bunch of bug fixes and enhancements, as well as new features....

Pardus 2008 RC1--Great Distro Ahead

PlanetOSS: "Pardus team has released RC version of their latest offering, Pardus 2008. This release has some noticeable features which made me to go back to Pardus..."